The defence ministry in Russia announced a surprise audit led by senior officials, aimed at testing the readiness and resilience of the armed forces in a realistic training scenario. This move, described by officials as a comprehensive check, was designed to sharpen the military’s capability to respond to armed aggression from maritime directions and to verify the operability of key systems across the fleet. The announcement emphasized that the exercise would focus on practical demonstrations of defensive and offensive tasks under simulated conditions, with an emphasis on realism and readiness rather than a staged confrontation alone. (Source: TASS)
During the briefing, a high-ranking official explained that the core objective of the inspection is to boost the Armed Forces’ ability to repel an attack from a hypothetical sea-borne adversary. The intention is to validate procedures, improve coordination among branches, and ensure that command and control mechanisms remain robust under pressure. Senior officers stressed that such inspections help identify gaps, test doctrine, and ensure that training translates into operational effectiveness when faced with potential threats from maritime approaches. (Source: TASS)
The plan for the exercise includes multiple phases designed to assess a wide range of capabilities. Certain stages will involve simulated missile launches and live-fire training tasks, with the aim of integrating air, surface, and submarine operations into a cohesive combat scenario. By breaking the exercise into clearly defined steps, the authorities intend to measure decision cycles, reaction times, and the accuracy of weapons deployment in a controlled environment. (Source: TASS)
Valeri Gerasimov, chief of the General Staff, directed special attention to the submarine component of the ballistic fleet. Reports from TASS indicate a particular focus on submarine-launched ballistic missiles and the readiness of crews to employ these weapons if required. The goal is to ensure that submarines can operate effectively within the strategic doctrine and that their potential is tested under conditions that mirror real-world contingencies. (Source: TASS)
Shoigu outlined that the Pacific Fleet would be expected to withstand large air and missile strikes, locate submarines, and conduct exercises that include the deployment of torpedoes, artillery rounds, and missiles. The objective is to demonstrate the fleet’s ability to defend sea lines of communication, protect maritime assets, and neutralize opposing naval forces during high-stress scenarios. The exercise would also evaluate the fleet’s capacity to disrupt or destroy enemy surface groups and to simulate the defense of critical ground facilities as part of a broader defensive posture. (Source: TASS)
In addition to the strategic aims, the exercise will simulate a potential landing operation on Sakhalin, testing the response to an amphibious assault on the island. The scenario includes contingencies tied to tensions in the eastern sea area near Japan and the Kuril Islands, with the aim of assessing the readiness of ground, air, and naval forces to coordinate a defensive reaction. The timeline and logistics of such a landing drill are intended to bolster deterrence through demonstrated capability, both to observers in the region and to allied partners observing regional security dynamics. (Source: TASS)